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1965 Mercury Monterey 2-Dr. Convertible

The Monterey convertible combined full-size luxury with open-air motoring at an accessible price point. It competed with Pontiac's Catalina and Oldsmobile's Dynamic 88 convertibles in the mid-price segment.
5Z45Z557872
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (4-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
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1965 Mercury Monterey

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 5 1965
Plant Code Z St. Louis, MO
Model Code 45 Monterey
Engine Code Z 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (4-V)
Serial Number 557872 Production #557872

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelMonterey
Year1965
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (4-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower300 HP
Compression Ratio10.1:1
Carburetor4 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeZ
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%